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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,685

Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0   
Difference: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,806

Acura MDX   
Difference: $1,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,195 $41,565 $43,365 $48,665
Base Invoice $36,514 $39,279 $40,980 $45,988
Sport Package 5,600      
Power liftgate 550      
Navigation System   3,145 2,145  
Temporary spare tire   250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof   900 900  
Sport Package 5,078      
Power liftgate 499      
Navigation System   2,768 1,888  
Temporary spare tire   220 220 220
Panoramic sunroof   792 792  
Options (change) 6,150 4,295 3,295 250
Options (change) 5,577 3,780 2,900 220
Destination 715 825 825 825
Total Price $47,060 $46,685 $47,485 $49,740
Total Invoice $42,806 $43,884 $44,705 $47,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,035
Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$47,060$46,685$47,485$49,740
Adjustments for Features-4,35000-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,710$46,685$47,485$47,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800$1,140
Total Invoice$42,806$43,884$44,705$47,033
Adjustments for Features-3,95700-1,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,849$43,884$44,705$45,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$821$1,338

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year2008201020102010
ModelMDXCTSCTSCTS
TrimBasePerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$9,115$4,765$4,765$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,95700-1,811

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Cadillac CTS

Model Year20082010
ModelMDXCTS
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in113.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width78.5 in72.6 in
Height68.2 in59.1 in
Curb Weight4,540 lb.4,032 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft325.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested39029%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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